I'm looking for the best recordings. The more I listen (with good speakers), I find little things that either don't sound right or aren't even part of the song due to interference. Like when I use airplay. If you listen close, sometimes it isn't as good...sometimes.

My cable has music channels. They're "ok."

I also find I like listening to music in stereo, 2 channel, more than 5.1. I don't want all the music in the center. Hope that makes sense.

I like a good multi-channel mix on SACD. Not all are good though. SACD or regular CD can be fine but it depends on the recording and mastering. Older recordings tend to have too much tape hiss for my liking. Some new concert recordings on BD are quite good.

As the previous reply indicated, the recording, mixing and mastering on each item is what really determines the end result. The CD, when done with proper care, has all the quality(2-channel)needed for human ears and available music material.

My own listening is almost entirely to classical CDs, played in surround by using DPLII, etc., mode.